Description
Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack mix featuring crispy cereal coated in sweet white chocolate and dusted with a powdered strawberry sugar blend. Perfect for a quick treat or party snack, this recipe combines the irresistible flavors of white chocolate and real freeze-dried strawberries for a fresh twist on a classic sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor. This will create a vibrant, natural strawberry flavor to mix with the sugar.
- Mix Strawberry Sugar: Combine the strawberry powder with the powdered sugar until evenly blended. Transfer this mixture into a gallon-sized freezer bag for easy coating later.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the Cereal: Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Combine with Strawberry Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into the bag containing the strawberry sugar mixture. Seal the bag and gently shake it until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the strawberry sugar dusting.
- Set the Coating: Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Notes
- You can substitute Rice Chex with Corn Chex based on preference.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth coating.
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are completely dry before grinding for the best powder consistency.
- Store the finished puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Refrigeration after coating helps to set the chocolate and keep the snack crisp.
